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Reviews of Spin Designer Hostel

2 out of 5
Spin Designer Hostel
Balinsasayaw Road Corner Calle Real, Brgy. Maligaya, El Nido, Palawan

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 163 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epic place, great staff, comfy beds & rooms!
The design of this hotel is actually beautifully put together, the staff is super friendly, and the rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and great locker configuration! The toilets are spacious (including the showers that have space to get changed). Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Anne, Front Office Supervisor on Dec 4, 2023
Hi Laura!We’re so grateful that you took the time to share your feedback with us. It’s our pleasure to serve guest like you. Looking forward to SPINning with you again soon! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Kriscadel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was awesome. always with a smile on their face and super approachable! ❤️ highly recommended despite it being a few mins from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lilibeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Response from Spin Designer Hostel on Apr 16, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Lilibeth. We hope to see you again on your next visit to El Nido.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first day I had a problem with my assigned room, but Sheri and Angelo were very kind to solve my problem. Very good location and facilities. The beds are very comfortable. I think they should put curtains on the bunk beds to give more privacy to the guests and also because they have mix rooms.

8/10 Good

Marietta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel can't fault
Hostel was located in walking distance to the centre and had a great and filling breakfast. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Mar 2, 2020
Thanks for rating us, Robert! SPIN with you again soon! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is more than a hostel. It's the jewel in el nidos Crown. Amazing staff. Super cozy comfy rooms. Great location. Tasty breakfast and great bar. This place is truly sensational
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Jan 8, 2020
Wow! Thanks for this awesome review. SPIN with you again soon! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique hostel around the area. Within walking distance to the center, and they have activities every night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Nov 27, 2019
Awesome! Thanks for SPINning with us! Until your next El Nido adventure! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel in El Nido!! Went to look around and we were positive it was the best place to stay at in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Nov 8, 2019
Awesome! Thanks for dropping by! SPIN with you again soon. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look no further if you’re on a budget
A wonderful, friendly and convenient place to stay in El Nido. Very helpful organizing island hopping trips or other activities. Always very polite and friendly. Breakfast is well balanced and delicious. Our pillows and beds were very comfortable and air con worked perfectly. Also wonderful shower with hot water.Great common areas. Thank you!
During our Island Hopping Tour booked at Spin Designer Hostel😍😍😍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Oct 7, 2019
Wow! We're really happy to hear that you had an awesome stay at SPIN, Julia! I'm sure this review will be helpful to our future guests. SPIN with you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Maria Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and approachable. We liked that we can use the washing machine. We used it to dry our clothes after island hopping tour. We loved the breakfast specially the omelette. Location is a five minute walk to town and the port. The room is a bit small if you have luggages and doesn't have enough space to hang your clothes. No fridge or TV in the room, but you won't be needing it since your probably tired after whole day of activities, however there's a tv and fridge in the common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Sep 10, 2019
Awesome review, Paola! That's right, SPIN is located at the heart of El Nido town and all the attractions are either walking distance or just a tricycle away. Cheers to awesome adventures!

10/10 Excellent

Amirparviz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
phenomenal
Great location, spacious dorms , comfy beds , value for money and the most amazing staff ever (Mae, Anna, Kat ...) high speed wi-fi (which is rare in El Nido). I would definitely stay here again. please bare in mind that you should book in advance as it is always fully booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Jul 4, 2019
Hey there, Amir! It was awesome SPINning with you, thanks for this amazing review! I'll make sure to extend your heartwarming words to Mae, Anne, Kat, and the rest of the SPIN Team. That's right, we're (almost) always fully booked so booking months ahead of your stay is a must. Thanks for this helpful tip! Cheers and SPIN with you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Jun 19, 2019
Awesome rating! Thanks for SPINning with us. Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the manager dondon and his team were very friendly and hospitable. i love their bar that sold rather affordable beer too. they organise daily activities in the evening and you get to meet fellow travellers. my private room was clean and the premises had a very hipster feel to it. there is a daily breakfast buffet spread, i love their pancakes. highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Apr 10, 2019
Awesome review! Thank you so much for writing this. SPIN with you again soon! Cheers!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very cozy and nice. Breakfast good and the room was nice but it needs maintenance and the bed for a coupe is small.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Mar 12, 2019
Hey, there! Thank you for SPINning with us. Until next time!

10/10 Excellent

pim phea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Feb 14, 2019
Thanks for SPINning with us. Until next time!

10/10 Excellent

Arminas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Jan 30, 2019
Hey, Arminas! Thanks for SPINning with us. Until next time! Cheers!

6/10 Okay

Myra

We had a very small bed - more like a single than a double. The room was downstairs in the daylight basement with construction outside the window. There was no top sheet on the bed - only a blanket - washed how often? The room was super small, bathroom was adequate. The breakfast was good - they cooked omelettes to order!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Dec 4, 2018
Thanks for SPINning with us, Myra! We wash our sheets as often as possible and whenever requested by a guest. :) Hope you had a blast in El Nido! Cheers!

10/10 Excellent

Dante, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely helpful and helped us book the best trips while we were in El Nido. Breakfast was also delicious. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Dondon, Hostel Manager on Oct 18, 2018
Hope you had a great El Nido adventure! SPIN with you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in El Nido
Such an amazing hostel! Don and Patti are the best! Great wifi and an amazing breakfast. Had the best time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Hotel Manager on Sep 26, 2018
Hey, Melvin! Patti and the team miss you already. SPIN with us again soon. Dondon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Hotel Manager on Sep 11, 2018
Thanks for SPINning with us! Dondon

10/10 Excellent

Spilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hostel. safe, clean and very reasonable.
Great place to stay in El Nida. Plenty of tour options at reception and the beer is cheap and cold :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Hostel Manager on Jul 13, 2018
Cool! Pleasure to hear from happy SPINners like you! Our beer and cocktails are really crowd-favorites! :P Cheers! Dondon

10/10 Excellent

G, Oregon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hostel for couples
Great stay, even for couples, we stayed in a private room, bed is small but do-able. Room is small but enough space for everything u need. Bathroom is great, huge shower with hot water, AC is great, generator kept it running even in the power outages. Breakfast was nice. Loved the location, on main road but outside main center of town, easy walk into center of town though. They can book your tours for u too which is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Hostel Manager on Jul 13, 2018
Wow! Thanks for the awesome feedback! Hope to SPIN with you again soon! Dondon

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the location of the place is very strategic. away from all the crowd, but still near to all the food stalls and bars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Hostel Manager on Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for writing us an awesome review! SPIN with you again soon! Dondon

8/10 Good

Robert, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really incredible hostel vibe
We were lucky that they had availability. We booked a single room and it was more like a hotel than a hostel, the vibe was awesome there and was really exciting adventurous feel with an appreciation for design/style which is appreciated since it's not over the top backpackery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

thandazile , auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfort
Excellent stay with easy check in and great breakfast.Hostel is modern and located in great part of El Nido will definitely stay here again.We has private room it was comfortable and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tino, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicest hostel in El Nido
This hostel is the nicest one I know of in Philippines. It is also a bit pricier that other hostels but it offers better services and accommodation. Breakfast is included and is very good. They also have some special night like bbq night. Common areas are very nicely designed and the building is surrounded with nature. An awesome place to stay in El Nido.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alysha, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Stay!
One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at! The service was absolutely amazing and the cleanliness was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel I've stayed in
They are the best
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hostel
My wife and I had a great time in Spin Hotel, nice staffs e clean place. Strong recommended this place. Just one small thing, in my last night my air con stops. When I come back to El Nido 100% we will stay in Spin Hotel. Kaue and Fernanda
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jazelle Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Drew, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not for us.
The staff is great and extremely helpful and the breakfast, especially the pancakes, is amazing. The pictures on the website however, dont quite match what you actually get. The private rooms feel a bit small and aren't as bright and clean. Also, we found the rooms damp regardless of the exhaust fan, ceiling fan or AC constantly running. The final notable point about the room were the ants. We had two private rooms booked and both had an ant issue. Pros: -Awesome staff -Great breakfast. PANCAKES!!! -Cozy common areas Cons: -Dark and damp/moist rooms -Ant issues in the rooms -Uncomfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicolson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth Staying For
The best backpacker accommodation. And hey the service was beyond compare.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Hi Nicolson, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We look forward in SPINNING with you again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Jiany, Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Got sick from the food
The Hostel is very nice and clean and staff is very friendly, however, I got sick from the breakfast they offer. I was vomitting from bad eggs during the night which also ruined a whole day of valuable time in el nido. Also, the wifi is terrible and not offered in the rooms, which sucks when that's where you have to spend your time because you're sick. The washing machine is very bothersome to use and clothes didn't dry within 3 days. Dryer is not provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Dondon on Jul 19, 2017
Hi Jiany, In behalf of the whole Spin team, we want to send our apologies that your experience with us was not as awesome as it should be. I feel really bad too that you got sick during your stay and have conducted a thorough investigation since you left. I just want to clarify that our eggs are done on the spot via omelette station, prepared only upon request by our guests. Nevertheless, I felt the need to send word to you to say that I wish we could have done something to make your stay with us more satisfying. If you ever find your way back to El Nido, I hope you'll come around to Spin again so the whole team can make it up to you. Safe travels! Oh and we all wish you are feeling better! All the best, Dondon Hostel Manager

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

William Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Hi William, Cheers from El Nido! Thank you for rating us 5 Stars! We hope to SPIN with you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, staff was informative, friendly and welcoming. Rooms were kept clean at all times-only complaint was that the rooms could feel stuffy at times even with the air conditioner and fan on, however, our stay was still very pleasant. Would recommend this place to all visitors of El Nido!

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in a private room and it was perfect for our stay, great location with really helpful and friendly staff

8/10 Good

Martins

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern, but...
it's for youngsters. Pros: - this place stands out in ElNido, because it actually has internet in the lobby; - modern, nice hotel; Cons: - rooms are micro, which means air-con might be too strong; - no wardrobes, no fridge in the room; - booked double room - bed is way too tiny for couple. Room would be way too tiny for double bed; - breakfast does not include any kind of meat.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is perfect except a slight improvement on the laundry service will be recommended! I highly recommended for staying!

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Rucel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
letsgoforaspin
very comforatable and relaxing. breakfast is good to. i love the egg station and unlimited coffee

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place!
I would definitely stay there again! Rooms are clean, beds are comfy and bathrooms are clean as well. And there's hot water for your shower! Also the breakfasts and group activities are a added bonus to an already great place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super fun Hotel in a fun little beach town
We had so much fun at this Hotel, the people staying there was also very friendly. Like family. The staff booked the tours for us. So much fun island hopping, big boat and also a great picnic included! The town is small & we felt very safe walking around. Plenty of foreign tourists. Be sure to dine on the beach, beautiful view.

8/10 Good

kat, melb.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hostel
Amazing place for the price. Great people and friendly staff.' Rooms were clean and maintained. Walking distance to restaurant and markets. Only downside is the wi ru is very bad and only works in the reception area.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large, clean and relatively quiet hostel
Hostel was super chic and found my room and bathroom to be very clean and comfortable. The AC worked great. Hot water was always available. Breakfast was fantastic, with made to order omelettes and pancakes! The wi-fi was not great though - only available in common areas but even there I had trouble connecting and very slow speed. However, the staff was friendly and the place was nice. El Nido is a small town so even though the hostel is on the edge of town, you can walk to the other side of town in about ten minutes. I would recommend this hostel.

2/10 Terrible

Astrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit overrated
Spin Hostel looks and feels like a cheap chain hotel. It is clean, has functional showers with hot water and you get a nice white bed to sleep in. Design wise it is nothing special and in regard to the community I found the vibes at the OMP place that I tried afterwards in El Nido way more social. If you have the extra money to pay twenty dollars, go for it. But if you don't, rest assured that you are not missing out on anything here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort